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1945-09-30
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location RANGOON, BURMA
Entry 1900hrs. Major H R Cooke and repats arrived Rangoon. Remainder of D coy will return tomorrow. Myaungma local population turned out in strength to see D coy leave and cheer them on their way. Similar incidents occurred at Maubin and Pyapon. Further complimentary letter by (DO) from SCAO Myaungma to Force Cdr is attached. APPENDIX 13. HM The King has approved the following mentions in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern frontiers of BURMA May 1944 - August 1944. Lt Col L A B Robinson Major J W Sawyer (Killed in Action) Major P W Sedgwick Major E J Spurrier Major J J W Forster Major H J Baker Sgt W Garrett (Killed in Action)